“Was?” Ty prompted.
“Was for a different kind of ‘riding’.”
“A different kinda ridin’?” Ty looked puzzled. “What other kinda ridin’ is th…” Then his eyes opened wide and he exclaimed, “Oh mah God! Ya thought I meant…I mean…ya thought we was gonna…” He laughed. “Well don’t that beat all.”
Gordon nodded and said, “I’m sorry I misunderstood. I feel like a real idiot.”
“Well now, no need to be sorry. It was a simple misunderstandin’.” Ty replaced the saddle on the rack and took a step toward Gordon. “No need to feel like an idiot neither. I’m the one should feel like that. I put the ad in the personals. Shoulda asked where an ad for ridin’ lessons should go.” He took another step. “Ta be honest with ya. I wasn’t into giving lessons anyway…just doin’ it ta make a little extra cash. But I’m kinda glad, now I met ya, that I made that mistake.” He put his hand on Gordon’s shoulder. “I ain’t opposed ta them other kinda lessons ya thought I was talkin’ about.”